No major changes to this week's rankings, outside of the return of Edwin Diaz. I have him outside of the top 10 for now, but if he can string together a few dominant performances, he should move up quickly. David Robertson was arguably the best closer of the week, and I'll admit he feels too low at 20 here. The White Sox have gone on a little streak here lately, but there's almost no way it lasts. As long as he remains in Chicago, he'll struggle to find saves.
TIER 1: Nothing Compares 2 U
1. Kenley Jansen (Los Angeles Dodgers)—Pedro Baez, Josh Fields
2. Craig Kimbrel (Boston Red Sox)—Matt Barnes, Heath Hembree
3. Greg Holland (Colorado Rockies)—Jake McGee, Mike Dunn
4. Wade Davis (Chicago Cubs)—Hector Rondon, Carl Edwards Jr.
I’ve got Hector Neris but pondering dropping him for AJ Ramos. I had AJ last year and he was solid. Not so much this year obviously. I think overtime Miami will have more save ops. than Philadelphia. Right now they are pretty much even. My concern is the lack of wins for Phi. and Neris would just be a wasted roster spot despite how good he is.
I’m also thinking about dropping Neris and punting saves a little bit and picking up any 2 of the following Arodys Vizcaíno, Will Harris, Darren O’Day, Trevor Rosenthal, or Archie Bradley?
… thoughts?
My current staff:
– Greg Holland
– Addison Reed
– Héctor Neris
– Edwin Díaz
– Adam Ottavino (DL)
I still think I’d hold on to Neris a little while longer. I still prefer him long term to Ramos or over any dart throw set-up option who could turn closer (Rivero, Rosenthal, Vizcaino)
With Knebel performing, no chance Feliz gets the job back in MIL right? What are the chances he gets moved to another team? Have been holding onto him in a holds league thinking he might be dealt, but he’s getting me nothing right now. Time to cut bait?
You probably could cut him unless the league is super deep.
With Bedrosian and Street almost back , what do you think will happen with the Angels bullpen?
There hasn’t been much from the Angels organization as to what will happen, but my hunch is that Street gets his job back, with Bedrosian and Parker in setup roles and Norris moved into a Devenski-esque role or traded.